Johannesburg: Chief Risk and Compliance Officer

Were looking for an exceptional Chief Risk & Compliance Officer to spearhead enterprise-wide risk, compliance, and governance functions for a fast-growing, complex organisation with national impact. This role reports directly to the CEO and Board , offering unmatched strategic influence. What Youll Lead & Build: As the CRCO, you will architect and execute a cutting-edge Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) strategy that empowers smarter decisions and strengthens resilience across the organisation. Drive enterprise-wide risk strategy, frameworks, and methodologies Lead a high-performing team of risk specialists Embed a culture of ownership, awareness, and predictive risk intelligence Partner with executives to ensure that risk is part of every strategic conversation Present risk insights and reports at a Board and Exco level Own the full risk cycle: Identification, assessment, monitoring, mitigation, and reporting Build real-time dashboards, KRIs, predictive analytics, and horizon-scanning capabilities Oversee compliance, regulatory alignment, internal controls and audits Lead incident response, crisis management, and root-cause analysis initiatives This isnt just a leadership role its an opportunity to redefine how an entire organisation thinks about risk . Where Youll Make the Biggest Impact: Creating a proactive, data-driven risk universe Strengthening compliance and governance across all business units Ensuring that the organisation maintains regulatory excellence Reducing materialised risk events and improving business continuity Empowering teams with training, communication, and risk champions Providing the Board with high-quality, strategic risk insights What Were Looking For: 1012 years in risk leadership, with at least 5 years at a senior/executive level Strong mastery of ERM frameworks (ISO, COSO, etc.) Advanced analytics capability (SQL, Python, R, Power BI/Tableau, and KRIs) Board reporting experience Strong crisis leadership and incident management capability Proven ability to build and uplift teams Strategic influence, exceptional communication, and executive presence Relevant Degree required (in Risk, Finance, Business, etc.) Professional Certifications such as FRM, PRM, and CRISC highly desirable Masters Degree beneficial Key Competencies: Strategic vision & commercial insight Data-driven leadership High-pressure problem solving Cultural change & stakeholder influence Integrity, resilience & ethical decision-making Collaborative leadership & cross-functional engagement What Success Looks Like: A robust, mature risk framework embedded across the organisation Proactive risk intelligence and predictive insights Faster crisis response and fewer materialised risks Elevated risk culture and awareness Strong Board and executive confidence in the function This is an opportunity to build, influence, innovate, and protect all at the highest level. If youre a forward-thinking risk leader ready to make a long-term strategic impact, wed love to chat. Apply today and lead the organisation into a safer, smarter, future-ready era.